Crafting Software
Publisher and distributor of software designed for entertainment and crafts from pumpkin carving of unique jack-o-lanterns, to scroll saw patterns, quilting patterns, stained glass patterns, and patterns for marquetry and intarsia. Software applications guide users in converting favorite photos or portraits into patterns or stencils for craft applications.
Keywords: jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins, scroll saw, marquetry, intarsia, patterns, stencils, quilt, quilting, carving, gourds, wood working, craft, crafts
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 2004
What is your primary product or service?
Software which converts digital photo files into stencils, patterns or puzzles used in crafts such as scroll sawing, wood carving, marquetry, intarsia, metal art, stained glass, pumpkin and gourd carving, and quilting.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our interest in Halloween jack-o-lantern carving lead to creation of the original product for pumpkin and gourd carving, followed by applications for wood working.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our products include features unique to our products which were created specifically with pumpkin carvers, or scroll sawyers in mind.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are a virtual company with plans to expand to a physical location, as warranted.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our virtual location may be found at www.carvingtechnologies.com, where we offer our products, web based training seminars, and related products.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, money order, personal checks, Pay-Pal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Larry Welch and Bob Wilson.
What are your hours of operation?
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sundays, CDT.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment is that a customer uses and appreciates our software.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
The 23rd Psalm.